Pounds to Tons Conversion Calculator

Convert pounds to tons quickly and easily with our free online calculator.

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About this Converter

This free pounds to tons converter provides quick and accurate conversions between weight measurements. Simply enter a value in pounds and get the equivalent in tons instantly.

How to Convert Pounds to Tons

To convert from pounds to tons, use the conversion calculator above. The calculator uses the precise conversion ratio automatically.

Common Conversions

  • 2000 pounds = 1 US ton
  • 1000 pounds = 0.5 tons
  • 500 pounds = 0.25 tons
  • 4000 pounds = 2 tons
  • 10,000 pounds = 5 tons

How to Use

  1. Enter the number of pounds in the input field
  2. Select your desired units from the dropdowns if needed
  3. The result in tons will be calculated automatically

About the Conversion

The pound to ton conversion is fundamental in the imperial system. Both units are part of the imperial system used in the United States, with 2000 pounds equaling 1 ton. This conversion is commonly used in shipping, construction, and industrial applications for measuring heavy materials and bulk goods.

Weight Conversion Table

Select a conversion from the table below. Click any cell to convert between units.

From / To Gram Kilogram Metric Ton Milligram Ounce Pound Ton
Gram — Gram to Kilogram Gram to Metric Ton Gram to Milligram Gram to Ounce Gram to Pound Gram to Ton
Kilogram Kilogram to Gram — Kilogram to Metric Ton Kilogram to Milligram Kilogram to Ounce Kilogram to Pound Kilogram to Ton
Metric Ton Metric Ton to Gram Metric Ton to Kilogram — Metric Ton to Milligram Metric Ton to Ounce Metric Ton to Pound Metric Ton to Ton
Milligram Milligram to Gram Milligram to Kilogram Milligram to Metric Ton — Milligram to Ounce Milligram to Pound Milligram to Ton
Ounce Ounce to Gram Ounce to Kilogram Ounce to Metric Ton Ounce to Milligram — Ounce to Pound Ounce to Ton
Pound Pound to Gram Pound to Kilogram Pound to Metric Ton Pound to Milligram Pound to Ounce — Pound to Ton
Ton Ton to Gram Ton to Kilogram Ton to Metric Ton Ton to Milligram Ton to Ounce Ton to Pound —